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The right amenities turn everyday living into an elevated experience.

According to a 2025 National Apartment Association (NAA) survey “The Ongoing Evolution of Amenity Spaces,” 95% of apartment industry professionals who responded indicated that fitness centers with state-of-the-art equipment as one of the most important features at a property. And since the equipment itself has become more high-tech, technology and connectivity ranked just below the fitness center as an important amenity.

Plymouth Meeting, PA · 10-12

VISTA.Today

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5 Chester County-Area Towns Among Philadelphia’s Hottest Housing Markets

Five communities with Chester County ties rank among the Philadelphia metropolitan area’s fastest-growing housing markets, with home values rising by as much as $75,000 over the past year, according to a new analysis from Stacker. Using Zillow home-value data from August 2026, Stacker ranked 30 communities across the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington...

Chester County, PA · 10-12

Star News

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Cost of Living in Philadelphia in 2026: A Full Breakdown

A one-bedroom in Frankford rents for about $1,000. The same apartment near Logan Square goes for $2,465, and that spread is the first thing to understand about the cost of living in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia metro runs about 2.6% above the national average and noticeably below New York, Washington and Boston. But newcomers get caught by costs that rent listings don’t show: a 3.735% wage tax on every paycheck, gas bills that spike in January, and child care that can rival rent. A real month runs from about $3,540 for a single renter to about $9,000 for a family of four.

Philadelphia, PA · 27d

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Landmark Delivers 34-Story Multifamily Student Housing Tower in Philadelphia

Landmark Properties has completed The Mark Philadelphia, a 909-bed student housing community in Philadelphia. The 363-unit building is the tallest such property in the University City neighborhood. Partners on the project included designer BKV Group, while the developer’s in-house construction arm served as general contractor. First Abu Dhabi Bank originated...

Philadelphia, PA · 26d

MONTCO.Today

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Fishtown Post Office on Frankford Avenue Sells for $4.3M, Redevelopment Planned

A Fishtown post office wedged between two of Philadelphia’s most celebrated restaurants has sold for $4.3 million, clearing the way for yet another redevelopment along the neighborhood’s busiest corridor, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Philadelphia-based JSC Real Estate and an undisclosed New York partner bought...

Philadelphia, PA · 26d

VISTA.Today

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Historic Rohm and Haas Building on Independence Mall Heading to Auction

One of Independence Mall’s most recognizable neighbors is going to the highest bidder, as the historic Rohm and Haas Building heads to a December 1 auction amid mounting distress in Philadelphia’s commercial real estate market, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The numbers suggest the building...

Philadelphia, PA · 27d

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Permits Issued for Three-Unit Building at 2739 North 13th Street in Glenwood, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit residential building at 2739 North 13th Street in Glenwood, North Philadelphia. The structure will span 4,376 square feet and will feature a cellar and a roof deck. Permits list The Door LLC as the owner, KCA Design Associates LLC as the architect, and Lynx Management Solutions LLC as the contractor.

Philadelphia, PA · 26d

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California Investor Acquires Pair of Self-Storage Properties in Northern Liberties for $39.3M

North Palisade Partners, a California investor, has acquired a pair of self-storage buildings in Northern Liberties for a total of $39.3 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. North Palisade Partners purchased the 199,300-square-foot facilities from affiliates of New York-based Aspen Equities and its investment partners, which have...

Philadelphia, PA · 27d

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Prickett Preserve Shopping Center Sells for $39M in Philadelphia-Area Record

Prickett Preserve’s shopping center near Yardley has sold for $39 million, setting a Philadelphia-area pricing record even though Wegmans, its biggest customer draw, was left out of the deal, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. L&B Realty Advisors bought the 56,252-square-foot center from a joint venture between...

Philadelphia, PA · 26d

WHYY

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Philly’s fight against home appraisal bias starts with getting more residents to join the ranks

Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. The nation’s home appraisal industry is shrinking nationwide due to a variety of factors, including...

Philadelphia, PA · 28d

Wealth of Geeks

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They Didn't Own the Homes, but Prosecutors Say an Insurance Insider Helped Them Collect $138K

A New Jersey family is accused of collecting approximately $138,000 from homeowners insurance claims involving homes they did not own and repair work prosecutors say ... Read More

West Deptford, NJ · 28d

phillyyimby.com

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Permits Issued for Two-Family Residence at 1703 Point Breeze Avenue in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story two-family residential building at 1703 Point Breeze Avenue in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia. The attached structure will span 3,083 square feet of new construction area and feature a basement, roof deck, and roof-deck access structure. Point Breeze Partners LLC is listed as the owner. Designblendz Architecture LLP is listed as the architect. Elite Companies Inc is the contractor.

Philadelphia, PA · 27d

VISTA.Today

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Prickett Preserve Shopping Center Sells for $39M in Philadelphia-Area Record

Prickett Preserve’s shopping center near Yardley has sold for $39 million, setting a Philadelphia-area pricing record even though Wegmans, its biggest customer draw, was left out of the deal, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. L&B Realty Advisors bought the 56,252-square-foot center from a joint venture between...

Philadelphia, PA · 26d

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Philadelphia’s Older Residents Face Housing Costs as AARP Offers Support

Philadelphia’s population age 65 and older grew 24% from 2014 to 2024 and now accounts for 15% of city residents, according to Pew. In four focus groups held last September, 26 residents age 65 and older from different backgrounds and neighborhoods spoke positively about transportation and local healthcare, while raising concerns about rising living costs and limited housing choices, Pew reported.

Philadelphia, PA · 28d

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Fishtown Post Office on Frankford Avenue Sells for $4.3M, Redevelopment Planned

A Fishtown post office wedged between two of Philadelphia’s most celebrated restaurants has sold for $4.3 million, clearing the way for yet another redevelopment along the neighborhood’s busiest corridor, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Philadelphia-based JSC Real Estate and an undisclosed New York partner bought...

Philadelphia, PA · 28d

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Historic Rohm and Haas Tower in Old City: A Modernist Landmark

A nine-story modernist landmark near Independence Hall, the 300,000-square-foot tower is long known as the Rohm and Haas building. Mezzanine debt sits behind the primary mortgage, and a lender may submit a credit bid using outstanding debt in a foreclosure-related sale. Newmark had listed the property for sale at $30 million, a steep markdown from the $40.5 million that Keystone Property Group and its partners paid for the building in 2013.

Philadelphia, PA · 29d

MONTCO.Today

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Historic Rohm and Haas Building on Independence Mall Heading to Auction

One of Independence Mall’s most recognizable neighbors is going to the highest bidder, as the historic Rohm and Haas Building heads to a December 1 auction amid mounting distress in Philadelphia’s commercial real estate market, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The numbers suggest the building...

Philadelphia, PA · 27d

BUCKSCO.Today

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Prickett Preserve Shopping Center Sells for $39M in Philadelphia-Area Record

Prickett Preserve’s shopping center near Yardley has sold for $39 million, setting a Philadelphia-area pricing record even though Wegmans, its biggest customer draw, was left out of the deal, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. L&B Realty Advisors bought the 56,252-square-foot center from a joint venture between...

Philadelphia, PA · 29d

njbmagazine.com

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Valerie Kologrivov Named Director of Government Affairs at NJ Realtors

New Jersey Realtors, the statewide trade association representing 55,000 members, has named Valerie “Val” Kologrivov as its new director of government affairs. Kologrivov joins the association after serving as chief of staff to Assemblywoman Lisa Swain and Assemblyman Chris Tully, bringing extensive experience in state and federal government, legislative policy, and public affairs.

Trenton, NJ · 28d